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Hus, Jan — (John Huss) (ca. 1373–1415) Jan Hus was a Czech religious reformer who challenged abuses in the church and supported the growing Czech nationalist movement in the early 15th century.Hus was accused of heresy because of his criticism of the… … Encyclopedia of medieval literature

Hus,Jan — Hus or Huss (hŭs, ho͝os), Jan or John 1372? 1415. Czech religious reformer who was excommunicated (1409) for attacking the corruption of the clergy. His De Ecclesia questioned the authority and infallibility of the Catholic Church. * * * … Universalium

Hus, Jan — or Jan Huss born с 1370, Husinec, Bohemia died July 6, 1415, Konstanz Bohemian religious reformer. He studied and taught at the University of Prague, where he was influenced by John Wycliffe. As rector of the university from 1402, he became… … Universalium

Jan Hus — Jan Hus † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Jan Hus (Also spelled John). Born at Husinetz in Southern Bohemia, 1369; died at Constance 6 July, 1415. At an early age he went to Prague where he supported himself by singing and serving in… … Catholic encyclopedia